Mesh Ribbon Now in Stock!

Turquoise Blue - $1.40 per yard

My new webbed ribbons are in stock at my etsy shop! The colors are so rich and the texture is delicate. The ribbon is soft and flexible with a firm hand. The ribbon measures 2" wide.

Great for tying up a gifts, scrapbooking, card making and collage.

The ribbon retails at $1.40 per yard. I can make a custom listing if you need more than 1 yard. Just message me at etsy.

Check out all the colors!

Click here to visit my Etsy Shop.

Chocolate Brown

Lime Green

Hot Pink

Noir Black

Lemon Yellow

Pumpkin Orange

Wedding White

Christmas Red

Memorial Day Front Door Star

Memorial Day Front Door Star

Forget a traditional wreath this holiday weekend and show off your pride with this faux quilted star made with Mod Podge and fabric. This is a great way to use up little scraps of fabric and ribbons.

Materials:
Metal or papier-mâché star
FolkArt Acrylic Paint - Azure Blue
FolkArt Extreme Glitter - Turquoise
Foam Paintbrush
Scrap paper & pencil
Red, white and blue printed fabric – 2 prints
Scissors
Mod Podge - Matte
Wood star shape
FolkArt Extreme Glitter - Red
FolkArt Acrylic Paint- Engine Red
Tulle
Hot glue gun
Scrap ribbons

Steps:
1. Paint the star with a coat of Folkart azure blue paint. Allow to dry. Paint 3 layers of turquoise Extreme Glitter over the blue paint. Allow to dry in between coats.

2. Make a template of the sides or points of the star shape with a piece of scrap paper. Use the template as a guide for cutting out pieces of the red, white and blue printed fabrics. For this design I used two different prints.

3. Apply Mod Podge to the star and place the cut pieces of fabric into the Mod Podge, add a coat of Mod Podge over the fabric. Smooth with your fingers and reposition if the fabric slips.

4. Paint the small wood star red and topcoat with 2 layers of Extreme Glitter in red. Hot glue a poof of tulle behind the star. Hot glue the tulled star to the center of the star. Tie decorative ribbons to the top of the star.

LA Parents! Come craft with me today!

I'll be silk screening tees from 12-6 with parents and kids. We are using Simply Screen by Plaid! Bring the kids for music, games, food and a little crafty goodness.

My Dove Beauty Campaign

My Dove Beauty video for Oprah is live! You can check it out here! I had a blast working with them! It was such an honor to be included in the series with so many awesome women.

The video went live yesterday and when I woke up this morning my email was flooded with questions. I thought I would address some of them here.

The most asked questions and comments were......

Did you really cry when you found jeans that fit?

Yes - I was in an Abercrombie & Fitch and finally found a pair that fit after going to every shop in the mall. They were my last hope and they had this awesome pair with pink pipped pockets. I was so happy that I got tears....so silly.

I did not know you were a Costume Designer! How did you get into costume design?

Yep! I did costumes for 10 years. I worked in the costume department on 24 films and TV shows before becoming a producer/writer/host. I was also a personal dresser for Jennifer Love Hewitt. I got to dress some of Hollywood's leading ladies and gents. That means, I got to see most of them naked or in their undies. I have lots of stories, but a good costumer never tells.....

I got into costumes while living in Texas. My first film was with Dwight Yoakam (he played a rodeo clown) - it was really low budget and wacky. I got the job after researching with the Film and Television Commission of Texas. I called, applied and within 3 days was officially working on my first film. My next film was Bottle Rocket with Wes Anderson. He was a delight and I was lucky enough to continue to work with him in the future.

You can learn more about my film credits at my IMDB page!

How do you hem pants?

I have several techniques for hemming! I am thinking that a full blog post on hemming is in order! Check back soon.

I had no idea you were so short! You don't look short on TV.

5' 2" to be precise. I wear big wedgie shoes behind the craft table when we film. Steve is over 6 feet tall so we have to balance each other out. He wears socks and I were huge high heels.

Week 8 - 101 Snappy Fashions Giveaway

We have a winner!!!!
Shahana from Craftliciouss

craftliciouss.blogspot.com

Next contest will be up later today!!
Enter Enter Enter

In Barnes and Noble and Now Shipping!

Barnes and Noble - Amazon

To celebrate the release of 101 Snappy Fashions, I am giving away a goodie pack each week for the next few weeks. The goodies are themed by chapter and will include a signed copy of the book, a grand prize and a few fun extras! Keep coming back each week and enter to win another set of goodies. Follow my blog, my facebook or my twitter to stay in touch! :)

Add your designs to Flickr!

I have been getting lots of emails with pictures of snapsuits and toddler tees created from the book. I love seeing all the pictures so much and I want to be able to share them with everyone, so I set up a Flickr group where you can post all your creations.

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Week 8 - Chapter 8 - Cut,Ripped & Torn

Have a peek at a few scans from the book featuring some of my favorite designs from Chapter 8.

# 74 Tiny Dancer

#77 My Daddy Rocks

#79 Janis

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Week 8 Loot!

Tons of goodies!!! Paints, Rit fabric dye, iron-ons, scissors and other supplies to get you started altering baby snapsuits.

A signed copy of 101 Snappy Fashions

3 bottles of Rit Dye

Baby Snapsuit, Mod Podge, Foam Stamp, Owl Patch

3 fun and festive Iron-ons

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The business stuff....

All items are provided by me (Cathie Filian) and are in accordance with the Blogher Rules.

To enter: Simply leave a comment to THIS specific post by telling me if you have ever altered a baby snapsuit or if you have babies on the way! :)

Your comment MUST link to your particular blog or web site or include your e-mail address. Otherwise, I won't be able to get in touch with you if you win! Any entries that do not include
some way of getting in touch will be disqualified.

Deadline: Comments must be received by midnight EST May 26th, 2010. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Other rules:
1. You must have a mailing address in the United States of America (sorry international folks!).
2. Only one entry comment per person.

How it works: Each comment will be assigned a sequential number. The winning number will be selected from a random number generator, so there will be no favorites, simply a game of chance.

Candle Making Archive

Soy Candle Making

Palm Wax Candle Making

Pipe Part Candleholders

Tissue Transferred Candles

Tiki Themed Soy Candles

Ribbon Wrapped Votives

1$ Store Candle Re-Vamp

Copper Mesh Tea Lights

Luminary Candle Holders

Sewing Project Archive

Ribbon Sachets

Make-up Brush Roll

Beach Towel Roll Up

Quilted Americana Table Runner

Washcloth Puppets

Reverse Applique Skirt

Kids Hoodie Towel

Re-crafted Denim Wine Bag

T-Shirt Quilt

I Heart Owls Throw

Reverse Applique

Pink Skull Apron

Rag Rug Pillows

Baby Sling

Recycled Denim Cuff

Laptop Case

Fleece Baby Booties

T-Shirt Pillow

t-shirt makeovers

T-Shirt Roses Scarf

Bleached T w/ Dishwasher Gel

T-Shirt Quilt

Lacy Tee Makeover

T-Shirt Pillow

T-Shirt Wreath

Skirt with T-Shirt Applique

Carrot Stamped T

Betters Homes and Gardens: Tie-Dye

Picture This Tee Transferring

Make a Team T-Shirt 

Reverse Applique Tee

Kids Painted Chick Tee

Election Day Tee

New Year's Eve Tee

St.Patrick's Tee

Halloween Tee

Naughty Or Nice Tees

Tees for Baby!

New Year's Eve Tee 4 Baby

Holiday Tees for Baby

Valentine Onesie for Baby

Halloween Pumpkin Onesie

Check out my books!

Cathie's Books at Barnes and Noble
Cathie's Books at Amazon

Fashion Projects

Mod Podge Boots

Fabric Printing w/ Dishwasher Gel

Tie Dyed Slips

Painted Shoppers

Recycled Denim Cuffs

Hippie Disk Belts

T-Shirt Rose Scarf

Tie Dyed Tote for Michaels

Reverse Applique Hoodies

Tattered Rose Shoes

Applique T-shirt Skirt

Vegas Baby Purse

Ribbon Headbands

Spring Fling Headbands

Batik Silk Scarves

Embellishing Prom Dresses

Spring Green Hair Clips

Dimensional Magic Belts

Cork Stamped Fashions

Boys Jean Re-Vamp

Refashioned Girls Jeans

Spiced Up Gloves

T-Shirt Roses Scarf

Bleached T w/ Dishwasher Gel

T-Shirt Quilt

Lacy Tee Makeover

T-Shirt Pillow

T-Shirt Wreath

Skirt with T-Shirt Applique

Carrot Stamped T

Betters Homes & Gardens: Tie-Dye

Picture This T Transferring

Reverse Applique Tee

Kids Painted Chick Tee

Election Day Tee

New Year's Eve Tee

New Year's Eve Tee 4 Baby

St.Patrick's Tee

Halloween Tee

Naughty Or Nice Tees

Holiday Tees for Baby

Tattered Roses 101
Headbands
Necklace Re-Vamp
Fedora
Scarf and Pin
Shoes
Purses
T-shirt Scarf

Collage Charms

Tattered Rose Pins

Cha Cha Cha Rings

Poker Chip Pendants

Felted Necklace

Singed Silk Flowers

Beach Glass Pendants

Carnelian and Citrine Earrings

Floating Pearl Necklace

Washer Pendants

Resin Guitar Pick Necklaces

Turquoise Watch

Charming Peace Necklace

Altered Photo Pendants

Grown Up Paper Beads

Crochet Charm Teen Necklaces

Flower Hair Pins

Teen Shrink Plastic Jewelry

Bottle Cap Charms

Mod Podge Necklaces

Chunky Rings

Recycled Eyeglass Pins

Altered Lockets

Garden Pretties

Seed Packets are the inspiration for this garden party! Whip up some garden pretties with a little paint, mod podge and seed packets. All of the bases for the projects were purchased at the thrift shop or dollar store. The seed packets were 10 for $1.00 from my local dollar store. All the projects were designed for Plaid. Click the links for complete instructions and materials lists.

French inspired flower bucket

Show off some fresh cut flowers or some silks in this French inspired flower bucket. The soft pink look was achieved by using glaze, cream paint and a cotton rag.

simple tea light holder

Add a little romantic light to your garden with this simple tea light holder. I picked up this glass container at the thrift shop for .50 cents and with in 3 minutes it was transformed into this cutie.

Party Tray

Party Tray...Oh, I can see a cold pitcher of lavender lemonade being served or perhaps a pitcher of sangria. This was re-crafted from a dark wood heavily scratched tray that was $3.00 at my local thrift shop.

peg hook

This little peg hook is perfect for hanging all your garden tools. This began as a holiday themed jacket rack from the thrift store.

Cute garden markers

Cute garden markers are a cinch to make! By adding a coat of clear outdoor sealer they will last in the rain or shine.

Glam clay pots

Jazz up boring clay pots with a little paint and a velvet ribbon. Who says you can't have a little velvet in the garden.

Snappy Fashions Giveaway & News

We have a winner!!
Toni from pinkstar

I'll be posting another giveaway later today!!!

Pick up a copy at your local Barnes and Noble or
get it shipped to you from Barnes and Noble or Amazon.

Thanks Thanks Thanks!

Big hugs and crafty kisses to all the moms and soon-to-be moms who have sent me letters about my new book. I truly appreciate your kind words. I had so much fun writing and designing this book. The little snapsuits were the perfect canvas and babies are the perfect muse.

New Mom (or mom to be) Gift Idea!

If you know a new mom or have a friend who is expecting, head on over to your local Barnes and Noble and grab a copy of the book! They are selling like hot cakes on Sunday morning. In fact, I am super excited to report that 101 Snappy Fashions is already going into a second printing!

Flickr Fans!

I have been getting lots of emails with pictures of snapsuits and toddler tees created from the book. I love seeing all the pictures so much and I want to be able to share them with everyone, so I set up a Flickr group where you can post all your creations. This is my first group to start, so I hope I did it right. wink wink.

Mother's Day Giveaway!

Mother's Day is tomorrow and to celebrate I am giving away a prize pack of snapsuits, embellishing goodies and a a signed copy of 101 Snappy Fashions! This giveaway ends Wednesday, May 12th so enter today!!

The business stuff....

All items are provided by me (Cathie Filian) and are in accordance with the Blogher Rules.

To enter: Simply leave a comment to THIS specific post by telling me if you have ever altered a baby snapsuit or if you have any babies on the way! :)

Your comment MUST link to your particular blog or web site or include your e-mail address. Otherwise, I won't be able to get in touch with you if you win! Any entries that do not include
some way of getting in touch will be disqualified.

Deadline: Comments must be received by midnight EST May 12, 2010.
Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Other rules:
1. You must have a mailing address in the United States of America (sorry international folks!).
2. Only one entry comment per person.

How it works: Each comment will be assigned a sequential number. The winning
number will be selected from a random number generator, so there will be no
favorites, simply a game of chance.

Mother's Day Blog Carnival

Please wander over to Craft Critique for their Mother's Day Blog Carnival! Lots of great links!

Tutorial: Fabric Printing with Dishwasher Gel

Fabric Printing with Dishwasher Gel

Did you know that with a few supplies from your kitchen you can create your own printed fabric? All you will need is some cookies cutters and bleach based dish-washing gel. This technique produces a soft vintage look. The process is fast so keep and eye on your bleaching. For large pieces of fabric, you might need to work in stages.

Supplies:
Bleach-based automatic dishwasher gel
Medium hued t-shirt (pre-washed) or fabric
Piece of cardboard or an old magazine
Small dish
Rubber Gloves

Steps:

1.Place the cardboard inside a t-shirt or under the fabric to prevent the dye from penetrating to the other side.

2. Squirt some of the bleach dishwashing gel into the dish.

3. Dip the cookie cutter into the gel and press onto the t-shirt.

4. The bleach will bleed into the fibers as it sets. Allow it to set for 30 minutes, then wash immediately to deactivate the bleach.

American Nightmare Scout

Have a peek at our visit to American Nightmare.

Bake it: Easy Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic is one of our favorite treats. We spread it on small hard breads and crackers, use it in salad dressings and marinades, we even add it to omelets.

I have been making roasted garlic using a whole head of garlic for years but only recently started experimenting with the pre-peeled garlic. Pre-peeled garlic is usually sold in the refrigerated section of the produce section at any grocery store.

I used the Trader Joe's brand for this recipe. I have used the jumbo tub from Costco for larger amounts and parties. Sometimes it comes in a jar or tub and other times it is in shrink packaging. Just look around your shop or ask the produce person.

At first, I was a little unsure of the "pop of flavor" or "mellow bite" the pre-peeled would have. I was pleasantly surprised at the delicious flavor, smooth texture and ease of working with pre-peeled garlic.

What You Will Need:
1 package of pre-peeled garlic
kosher salt
pepper
olive oil
ramekin
tin foil
cookie sheet



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

2. Fill a oven proof ramekin 3/4 full with garlic, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and generously drizzle with olive oil.


3. Cover with foil and place on a jelly roll cookie sheet (one with a lip around the edge).


4. Bake for 40 -50 minutes. Carefully remove from oven. Garlic should be soft on the inside and slightly firm on the outside.


5. Use a fork or tongs to remove the garlic from the oil. Ready to serve warm or room temperature. The remaining olive oil can be cooled and used for salad dressing.